Lost Ark: Traveling by Ship

On this guide page, you will discover how to navigate by ship in Lost Ark and utilize the Auto-Route feature.

The following guide section explains how Sailing works in Lost Ark. You will learn how to visit islands, repair your ship, use Auto-Route, and locate islands on the map.

• How to Unlock Sailing
• Harbor – Ship Repair and Customization
• Navigation and Auto-Route
• Islands
• Marinas – Conducting Repairs on the Open Sea

How to Unlock Sailing

You can board the ship from anywhere on the continent. After completing the main storyline in East Lutherra, you will unlock sailing. This is a vital aspect of the game, leading to further exploration.

Note that until you reach level 50, many activities at sea, such as side quests on islands, will be inaccessible.

Harbor – Ship Repair and Customization

In the ports on the main continents, you can repair your ship (using silver), hire crew members, who allow you to upgrade your ship, improve it, and change its appearance.

Navigation and Auto-Route

You can navigate your ship manually or use the Auto-Route function. After opening the map by clicking Alt LPM, you can set your destination directly or through four markers (e.g., to avoid dangerous waters). You can deactivate Auto-Route by clicking T. Lastly, using the Space bar temporarily increases your ship’s speed.

1. By using the search bar at the top of the map, you can locate any island within the game world.
2. Sailing reduces the ship’s durability, increasing its subsequent repair fee.
3. Avoid waters marked with a different color, as these areas decrease your ship’s durability faster and may even destroy it.
4. Later in the game, you can fish treasures out of the water.
5. Treasure maps are also available on the seas, but you will find these later in the game.
6. If you use teleportation to other areas (Song of Return / Bifrost), your ship will be available in the new area.
7. Upgrading your ship and hiring the right crew members increase your ship’s durability and allow you to travel longer and through more dangerous areas.

Islands

You can explore each island you discover:

1. On some islands, you can obtain the Island Token, which comes with unique rewards. To obtain them, you usually need to complete quests available on the island.
2. Some islands are only available at select times of the day, not all the time.
3. Rec. Item Level indicates the suggested equipment level, which is the only real indication of a character’s strength after level 50. You can check your gear level in the character panel (P).

There are almost 100 different islands available in the game, and they all contribute to the end-game stage. Don’t try to explore them all at once.

Marinas – Making Repairs While Sailing

Marinas, indicated by a tent icon, provide the convenience of repairing your ship while at sea without stopping at a harbor. Accessing them requires payment of 150 Pirate Coins, as well as additional silver for the necessary repairs. This service is particularly useful when navigating treacherous waters.

FAQ

What is Lost Ark: Sailing?

Lost Ark: Sailing is a new expansion for the popular MMORPG, Lost Ark. It introduces sailing as a new way to explore the game’s vast world. Players can build their own ships and set sail to discover new islands, battle sea monsters, and find treasures.

How do I build a ship in Lost Ark: Sailing?

To build a ship, players need to gather resources such as wood, iron, and cloth. These resources can be obtained by completing quests, defeating monsters, and gathering from nodes on the map. Once players have enough resources, they can go to a shipyard and craft their ship. There are several types of ships to choose from, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.

What kind of content can I expect from Lost Ark: Sailing?

Lost Ark: Sailing offers a variety of content for players to enjoy. There are new islands to explore, each with its own unique environment and challenges. Players can also battle sea monsters and other players’ ships in naval combat. There are also treasure maps to find, which lead to hidden treasures scattered throughout the game world.

Is Lost Ark: Sailing worth playing?

If you’re a fan of Lost Ark and enjoy exploring open worlds, then Lost Ark: Sailing is definitely worth playing. The expansion adds a new dimension to the game and offers plenty of content to keep players engaged. The naval combat is also a fun addition and adds some excitement to the game. Overall, Lost Ark: Sailing is a great expansion that adds a lot of value to the base game.